Fine gold
1 troy oz per coinU.S. Mint 24-karat bullion
American Gold Buffalo Melt Value Calculator
Enter the number of American Gold Buffalo bullion coins. The U.S. Mint's one-ounce fine-gold content is valued at current spot; the calculator does not add a product or collector premium.
One selected coin · theoretical melt value
$4,186.98USD · one documented coinData source Twelve Data quoteLast updated Oct 2, 2026, 5:30 AM UTCFX reference date 2026-10-02Status Latest validated provider value — timing follows the source
Purity
.9999 fine goldFace value
USD $50Specification and intent
A one-ounce fine-gold Buffalo reference
The Buffalo differs from the 22-karat American Gold Eagle: the Mint describes the Buffalo as 24-karat .9999 fine gold, with one troy ounce of gold content.
American Gold BuffaloStandard 1 oz bullion coin specification
- Issuer
- United States Mint
- Country
- United States
- Specification coverage
- Standard 1 oz bullion coin specification
- Source method
- The Mint states a 1 troy-ounce fine-gold content and 1.000 troy-ounce gross weight. The tool values the stated fine content.
| Supported selection | Issue period | Denomination | Fineness | Fine gold | Gross weight | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz · $50 | Standard 1 oz bullion coin specification | $50 | 999.90‰ | 1 troy oz | 31.103 g | Mint/source ↗ |
Coin-level reference: U.S. Mint bullion coin specifications
Interactive tool
Estimate Buffalo metal value
Use a whole-coin count. The tool reports fine gold and its current spot-based theoretical value.
Enter a whole number.
Selected specification1 oz · $50 · American Gold BuffaloThe Mint states a 1 troy-ounce fine-gold content and 1.000 troy-ounce gross weight. The tool values the stated fine content.
Fine gold in selected quantity1.000000 troy ozGross weight per coin: 31.103 g
Theoretical melt value · USD$4,186.98Fine gold × spot; no premium included.
The estimate values documented fine-gold content at the current spot reference. It is not an offer, appraisal, authentication, or collector value.
Calculation method
How the result is calculated
1 fine troy ounce per coin × count × current Gold spot per troy ounce.
This value excludes retail premium, dealer spread, taxes, condition and any collectible value. It is not authentication or a guaranteed sale price.
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Information only, not investment advice. Theoretical metal value is not a dealer offer, retail price, jewelry appraisal, assay, or guaranteed sale price.